It is important that the sterile filtration process is fully understood and properly validated for your particular application. The process requirements and validation needs differ based on the filtration requirement.

This webinar will offer attendees a comprehensive understanding of the same while emphasizing the different types of sterilizing filtration available and their application to your particular system. For instance, the application of sterile filtration to use-point compressed air will be discussed in detail.

Why Should You Attend:

This course will offer a broad review of:

Different filtration media with the construction characteristics and properties of each detailed

A typical pharmaceutical sterile filtration system with its individual components

Engineering schematics

Microbiology and particle retention mechanisms

Integrity testing methods and media qualification

Procedures for the sterilization of the filter (SIP, autoclave, etc.)

The proper validation of sterile filtration is important to ensure that the filter will reproducibly remove undesirable components (bioburden) while allowing passage of desirable components (drug product).

The operating parameters of time, pressure and temperature will be fully discussed along with the filter's potential effect on the product (compatibility, leachables, fibers, endotoxin, etc.). Microbial retention challenge testing is one of the validation requirements and the instructor will offer insights on the same.

At the end of the course, the instructor will present a compilation of all FDA/EU GMP regulatory guidances concerning sterile filtration. In keeping with these guidances and requirements, the responsibilities of the filter manufacturer vs. the filter user will be thoroughly analyzed.

Areas Covered

Sterile Filtration - Importance of Quality

Sterility Assurance of Sterile Filtration

Sterile Filtration System Design

Discussion of Different Filtration Media Properties and Retention

Mechanisms

Methods for Sterilization of Filters

Validation of Sterile Filter Systems

Microbial Retention Challenge Testing

Integrity Testing

Product Compatibility Testing

Extractable/Leachable Testing

Regulatory Requirements

Instructor

Roger Cowan is the founder and owner of R Cowan Consulting Services LLC, a consulting company specializing primarily in the area of pharmaceutical contract manufacturing. He has 35 years' experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance and manufacturing.

In his career, Mr Cowan has held various manager / director positions in quality assurance, QC laboratory, technical services validation, manufacturing, and clinical supply manufacturing and distribution. He has taught courses in microbiology at Seneca College (pharmaceutical technology program) in Toronto, Canada.